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Topic: 1991 Heritage Golden Eagle Archtop $9K, Offers |
Al Meyers
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Downey, California
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Posted 2 Oct 2021 12:04 am |
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I had this build in 1991, used it on some recordings and put it back in the case where it has been for decades.
Not a flaw of any kind. Non-electric pickguard to make the guitar completely acoustic. The pickup has a quick disconnect inside that you can pull up through the F-hole. Very simple to remove the pickup assembly.
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Jim Saunders
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Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
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Posted 4 Oct 2021 9:11 am Hey There
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| Heritage is a fantastic guitar and the Golden Eagle is top of the line. Cousin to the Johnnie Smith Gibson or L5. If I could afford the price, I'd make it mine. It appears there is a second pick guard? |
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Al Meyers
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Downey, California
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Posted 4 Oct 2021 9:40 am Re: Hey There
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| Jim Saunders wrote: |
| Heritage is a fantastic guitar and the Golden Eagle is top of the line. Cousin to the Johnnie Smith Gibson or L5. If I could afford the price, I'd make it mine. It appears there is a second pick guard? |
Yes, non-electric pickguard to make the guitar completely acoustic. The pickup has a quick disconnect inside that you can pull up through the F-hole. Makes it very simple to remove the pickup assembly. |
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Al Meyers
From:
Downey, California
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Posted 4 Oct 2021 5:49 pm Re: Hey There
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| Al Meyers wrote: |
| Jim Saunders wrote: |
| Heritage is a fantastic guitar and the Golden Eagle is top of the line. Cousin to the Johnnie Smith Gibson or L5. If I could afford the price, I'd make it mine. It appears there is a second pick guard? |
Yes, non-electric pickguard to make the guitar completely acoustic. The pickup has a quick disconnect inside that you can pull up through the F-hole. Makes it very simple to remove the pickup assembly. |
Also, impossible to replace. Very few USA builders even know how to build an archtop. Hand built archtops made in America are quickly becoming a thing of the past. |
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Roger Rettig
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Naples, FL
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Posted 5 Oct 2021 5:34 am
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Al:
What's the width of the lower bout, please? Jim compares this model to the Johnny Smith or the L-5 but they're 17" wide. At a glance, this looks more 'Super 400-like'; Super 400s have an 18" bout.
This is a beautiful instrument!
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Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, B-bender Teles and Martins - and, at last, a Gibson Super 400!
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Darrell Owens
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California, USA
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Posted 19 Nov 2021 1:31 pm Heritage
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Beautiful Guitar.
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Zum Steel, Little Walter Amp, Benado Steel Dream
Darrell Owens
www.darrellowens.com |
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Al Meyers
From:
Downey, California
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Posted 19 Nov 2021 2:22 pm Re: Heritage
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| Beautiful Guitar. |
I used this guitar on a CD that you and I are both on. The one with George Sabolic back in 1992 or so. |
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Al Meyers
From:
Downey, California
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Posted 16 Dec 2021 10:46 am Re: 1991 Heritage Golden Eagle Acoustic Electric...
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| Al Meyers wrote: |
I had this build in 1991, used it on some recordings and put it back in the case where it has been for decades.
Not a flaw of any kind. Non-electric pickguard to make the guitar completely acoustic. The pickup has a quick disconnect inside that you can pull up through the F-hole. Very simple to remove the pickup assembly.
25 1/2†scale, nut width is 1- 11/16"
Rim Thickness - 3â€
Body Width - 17â€
Body Length - 20 1/4â€
$10K plus shipping
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Al Meyers
From:
Downey, California
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Posted 2 Jan 2022 10:28 pm Re: 1991 Heritage Golden Eagle Archtop $9K, Offers
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| Al Meyers wrote: |
I had this build in 1991, used it on some recordings and put it back in the case where it has been for decades.
Not a flaw of any kind. Non-electric pickguard to make the guitar completely acoustic. The pickup has a quick disconnect inside that you can pull up through the F-hole. Very simple to remove the pickup assembly.
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